MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CIVICs year 1971

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Pass percent:51.52%

(The average a petrol HONDA CIVIC year 1971 passes without issue)

Based on:757 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	61
Headlamp aim out of alignment	59
Registration plate lamp issues	44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	41
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	36
Brake pipe excessively corroded	26
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	24
Registration plate issues	24
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	23
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	20
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	20
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	16
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	14
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	12
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Rear brake binding	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	2
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	2
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	61
Headlamp aim out of alignment	59
Registration plate lamp issues	44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	41
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	36
Brake pipe excessively corroded	26
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	24
Registration plate issues	24
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	23
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	20
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	20
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	16
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	14
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	12
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Rear brake binding	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	2
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	2
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CIVICs year 1971

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